Broker Steps for Initial Licensure

Step 1: Education Requirement

Determine your Education Requirement / Review the License Application Requirements

Choose your School:

• Review first-time broker exam pass rates by school.

Proof of Completion:

• Obtain a certificate of completion from the real estate school where you completed your education.  
• If you intend on qualifying based on a degree with a major course of study in real estate, obtain an official transcript from the accredited college or university you attended.
• If you are applying under Colorado’s limited recognition agreements, you must provide a certified license history from each jurisdiction in which you hold a license.  

(If you are taking advantage of Colorado's limited recognition agreements, you must include a certified license history form for each jurisdiction in which you hold a license.)

Step 2: Schedule Your Exam

• PSI is the current exam vendor for the Division of Real Estate.  Contact PSI Candidate Care Center at 855-744-0313 to make an exam reservation.

Step 3: Complete the Background Check Requirement 

Step 4: Acquire Errors and Omissions (E&O) Insurance

• You must have a current E&O insurance policy in place before obtaining an active license.

Step 5: Review these application instructions to confirm you have all the documents required for application completion.

Step 6: Complete the Online Application Form

• Online License Application